Romeo & Juliet

• What is the main theme introduced in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet?

  The play is about star-crossed lovers, not a typical love story.
• Who are the two families involved in the feud in Romeo and Juliet?

  The Capulets and the Montagues.
• What event begins Act 1, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

  A brawl between the servants of the Capulet and Montague families.
• What warning does the prince give after the brawl in Act 1?

  He threatens death as punishment for further disturbances.
• How does Romeo describe his feelings after the fight in Act 1?

  He expresses that he is lovesick and heartbroken.
• Who does Romeo love at the beginning of the play?

  Rosaline.
• What do Romeo and Juliet do when they first meet at the party?

  They kiss after exchanging words.
• What do Romeo and Juliet discover about each other at the end of Act 1?

  They learn that they belong to rival families.
• How does Romeo's attitude towards love change throughout the play?

  He shifts from being lovesick over Rosaline to passionately loving Juliet.
• What does Friar Lawrence think about Romeo's quick decision to marry Juliet?

  He is surprised and initially skeptical about the speed of Romeo's feelings.
• What event triggers the fight in Act 3?

  A confrontation between Tybalt and Mercutio.
• What is the outcome of the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio?

  Mercutio is killed by Tybalt.
• How does Romeo react to Mercutio's death?

  He feels guilty and angry, leading him to kill Tybalt.
• What punishment does Romeo receive after killing Tybalt?

  He is banished from Verona.
• What does Juliet's father decide regarding her marriage to Paris?

  He insists that Juliet marry Paris immediately.
• What plan does Friar Lawrence devise to help Juliet?

  He suggests that Juliet fake her death to escape marrying Paris.
• What does Juliet do to fake her death?

  She drinks a potion given by Friar Lawrence.
• How do the Capulet family react to Juliet's "death"?

  They are devastated and prepare for her funeral.
• What tragic misunderstanding occurs in Act 5?

  Romeo believes Juliet is truly dead and decides to kill himself.
• What does Romeo do when he finds Juliet in the tomb?

  He drinks poison and dies beside her.
• How does Juliet react when she wakes up and finds Romeo dead?

  She stabs herself with his dagger.
• What is the final resolution between the Capulet and Montague families?

  They reconcile and agree to end their feud.
• What are the key themes explored in Romeo and Juliet?

  • The conflict between love and family loyalty
  • The impulsiveness of youth
  • The consequences of feuding and hatred
  • The nature of fate and destiny
• How does Shakespeare use language to convey the emotions of Romeo and Juliet?

  • Use of oxymorons to express conflicting feelings
  • Imagery to depict love and violence
  • Juxtaposition to highlight the contrasts in their relationship
  • Symbolism of light and dark to represent their love and fate
• How do Romeo and Juliet act according to the text?

  They act on pure impulse and emotion without considering consequences
• What does the quote "love is everything except what it is" suggest about love?

  It indicates that love is ambiguous and cannot be easily defined
• What power does the writer attribute to love in the text?

  Love is portrayed as having considerable power over emotions and thoughts
• What does the text suggest about the nature of love as a "violent delight"?

  It suggests that love is intense and can lead to destructive outcomes
• How does Juliet's desire for freedom relate to the theme of patriarchy?

  Juliet's desire for freedom highlights her struggle against the constraints of a patriarchal society
• What does the text suggest about the dual nature of patriarchy?

  Patriarchy can empower men but also imposes high expectations that can lead to their weakness
• How should context be integrated into the essay according to the guidelines?

  Context should be included once or twice in the essay, typically after discussing effects
• What are the key themes to explore in Romeo and Juliet for the exam?

  • The nature of love
  • The impact of fate
  • The consequences of impulsive actions
  • The role of patriarchy
  • The conflict between families
• What is the significance of the phrase "star-crossed lovers" in the play?

  • Foreshadows the doomed nature of their love
  • Indicates that their relationship is influenced by fate
  • Suggests that their love is intense but ultimately tragic
• What are the key components of AO1, AO2, and AO3 in the exam criteria?

  • AO1: Quality of point and reference
  • AO2: Analysis of language and structure
  • AO3: Contextual understanding (Freud or patriarchy)
• Who is the author of the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

  William Shakespeare
• What does the term "primacy effect" refer to in the context of the play?

  It refers to the focus on the role of fate in the play.
• Who is Phoebus in Greek mythology?

  The Sun God
• What does Juliet wish for when she refers to Phoebus in her allusion?

  She wishes for night to fall so she can see Romeo.
• What does Capulet's desire for a longsword signify in the context of his character?

  It signifies his loss of power and control.
• How does Romeo's statement about love and hate reflect the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets?


  It highlights that loving one family means hating the other.